Martha Betaubun, Suwarsih Madya, Margana
This study aims to describe English learning in the border area of Merauke - Papua New Guinea, then used as a basis for learning English in accordance with the conditions of students, effective, and can be used at the border. The implementation of special patterns of education, the integration of teaching materials with local content, and the establishment of English as the second compulsory language, are increasingly urgently followed up because until now it still applies the usual pattern (national education standards) that is not suitable with the local conditions of students. For example in terms of culture, it is necessary to involve cultural competencies so that various existing ethnicities can be used as learning modalities. Collaboration between stakeholders and stakeholders in the border region greatly determines the applicability of learning. Required common understanding by students at school; Government and DPRD support in the form of regulation; Support from the local education office so that the movement of all stakeholders is built together; Involvement of customary leaders so that the values of local wisdom are effectively absorbed. © IAEMEPublication.
Postgraduate Program, UniversitasNegeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
